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The Cleveland Police Foundation Promotes Literacy in our Community

Added on February 3, 2016

The new “Pathway to Proficiency” report from Case Western Reserve University and the Ohio Education Research Center offers a wide-ranging look at how multiple socioeconomic factors and educational choices affect kids as they enter kindergarten and persist as they reach third grade

CPF Supports First District Youth Resource Fair

Added on February 3, 2016

Several resource organizations from across the city attended and there were many discussions regarding safety.

The CPF in Partnership with the OCPA Presents the ” Tip Of The Week’

Added on February 3, 2016

Contrary to popular belief, alcohol is the number one drug of choice for teenagers, and alcohol is the number one drug problem in America.

31st Annual Police Memorial Commemoration May 14-22, 2016

Added on January 27, 2016

Save the date and Stand with us as we Honor Our Fallen Heroes

MC2 High School Students Working on a Music Project to Create Social Change in our Community

Added on January 27, 2016

The Cleveland Police Foundation is partnering with Dee Jay Doc and the kids from MC2 High School, located at the Great Lakes Science Center, on a project involving music and how it can create social change in our community.

8th Graders at Marion C. Seltzer Meet with the Cleveland Police Foundation, 1st District & Community Policing Officers

Added on January 27, 2016

The Cleveland Police Foundation led a team of 1st District and Community Policing officers, along with the Guardian Angels to Marion C. Seltzer School to have a conversation with the 8th grade classes about interaction with police and the issues facing our community.

16 Bicycles Delivered to Harvey Rice School

Added on January 27, 2016

The school received a grant to buy the bikes and purchased them at Steelyard Target.

Little Free Libraries Being Made for the 1st and 5th Police Districts

Added on January 27, 2016

The Cleveland Police Foundation recently received 2 more Little Free Libraries to place in the 1st and 5th Districts’ lobbies.

The Cleveland Police Foundation in Partnership with the Ohio Crime Prevention Association Presents the ” Tip Of The Week”

Added on January 27, 2016

CPD Retiree Continues To Serve The Community

Added on January 20, 2016

Congratulations to Richard McIntosh, who on Saturday, January 16, 2016 received the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Excellence in Law Enforcement Award at the Cuyahoga County Police Chief’s Association’s Installation Dinner.

Cleveland Police Chief for a Day, CJ DeJohn, on the cover of Today’s Family Magazine

Added on January 20, 2016

It was the perfect holiday story. In December, a six-year-old boy named CJ DeJohn, who suffers from a rare heart condition, saw his dream of being a police officer come true sooner than he could’ve imagined when he became police chief of the day, thanks to a local charitable organization.

Captain Sulzer & The Cleveland Police Foundation Receive the Martin Luther King Outstanding Humanitarian Award

Added on January 20, 2016

Captain Keith Sulzer and the Cleveland Police Foundation were awarded the Martin Luther King Outstanding Humanitarian Award by New Beginnings Church on Giddings Rd. at an MLK Memorial Service on Sunday.

The Cops vs Kids vs Council Swim Meet

Added on January 20, 2016

The Cleveland Police Foundation and Cleveland Police officers participated in The Cops vs Kids vs Council Swim Meet

Police Memorial Expansion Project

Added on January 20, 2016

The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society announced its plan for an expansion of their Memorial, which stands at Lakeside Avenue and West 3rd Street, and honors the lives of 184 officers who were killed in the line of duty from Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina and Northern Summit Counties.

Cleveland Police Officer Gives Homeless Man the Shoe’s off His Feet

Added on January 20, 2016

The Cleveland Police Foundation in Partnership with the Ohio Crime Prevention Association Presents the “Tip Of The Week”

Added on January 20, 2016

Gang involvement can begin as early as elementary school.

‘Devil’s Drug’: Flakka Is Driving Florida Insane

Added on January 6, 2016

An emergency room doctor calls it as “five-dollar insanity.” A rehab director says it’s the “devil’s drug.”

Former Foster Child Receives Wish of Attending Globetrotters Game

Added on January 6, 2016

Here is a thank you email received by the Cleveland Police Foundation. Christine asked the Cleveland Police Foundation for help in acquiring tickets to the Globetrotters game at the Q to take her former foster child whose wish was to see the Globetrotters play in person.

Thank You Note Received From Detective For Assistance with 3 Year Old Victim

Added on January 6, 2016

This is a note from a detective that asked for the help of the Cleveland Police Foundation

The Cleveland Police Foundation in Partnership with the Ohio Crime Prevention Association Presents the Tip Of The Week

Added on January 6, 2016

Gang members generally have a nickname that highlights their real or imagined physical, personal or psychological trait.

Cleveland Police Foundation Holiday Message

Added on December 23, 2015

Cleveland Police Foundation Holiday Message

Cops for Kids at MetroHealth

Added on December 23, 2015

Cops for Kids at MetroHealth escorted our old friend from the Captain Penny Show, Mr. Jingaling, to visit the kids in the Pediatric Unit.

CPF & CPD Come to the Rescue of a Family who Lost all Their Christmas Gifts in a Burglary

Added on December 23, 2015

The Cleveland Police Foundation teamed up with the generous and giving officers of the 5th District to brighten up the Christmas of a family that lost all of their Christmas presents in a burglary. The following email is from 5th District Sgt. Kevin Kincaid.

Onix Outreach and Onix Networking Host Christmas Party

Added on December 23, 2015

The Cleveland Police Foundation escorted 36 kids and their families to an afternoon Christmas party

Community Policing is every Cleveland Police Officers responsibility!!

Added on December 23, 2015

The 3rd District’s Officers Butcher and Kasler received Christmas gifts from the Cleveland Police Foundation and Cops for Kids to pass out in the community.

CPF Supports St. Martin de Porres’ Clothing and Gift Drive

Added on December 23, 2015

Great job to the students and faculty at St. Martin de Porres’ and to the 5th District officers that helped support this great cause. Merry Christmas!!

Mrs. Claus Visits Students at Michael White School

Added on December 23, 2015

Sgt. Tryna McCaulley who was Mrs. Claus for the day at Michael White School.

Santa Make’s his Annual Visit to Providence House

Added on December 23, 2015

Santa made his annual visit to Providence House (a crisis nursery) and the West Side Catholic Center family shelter this past Saturday.

CPF Assists Family that Lost Their Entire House to a Fire

Added on December 20, 2015

Cleveland Police photographer Steve Gusky recently encountered a family that lost their entire home in a fire

Children at the School of Innovation in Willoughby Hills Donate 250 Stuffed Stockings

Added on December 18, 2015

The Cleveland Police Foundation and Cops for Kids wants to thank Cherise Goodrich, Principal Brian Patrick, and the staff, students, and families at Willoughby-Eastlake School of Innovation for bringing Christmas joy to our children in Cleveland.

Annual Second District Christmas Party Hosts Over 200 Children

Added on December 18, 2015

Well over 200 children and their families attended our annual Second District Children’s Christmas Party at the OLA/St. Joseph Center on Saturday December 12th

Cleveland Family “Gives Back” to a Family in Need

Added on December 18, 2015

Last year the Tokmenko Family fell victim to a Christmas burglar who stole all of their Christmas presents. The 1st District Detective Bureau reached out to the Cleveland Police Foundation for help.

Cleveland Family “Gives Back” to a Family in Need

Added on December 18, 2015

Last year the Tokmenko Family fell victim to a Christmas burglar who stole all of their Christmas presents. The 1st District Detective Bureau reached out to the Cleveland Police Foundation for help.

CJ Saves Christmas

Added on December 18, 2015

Six-year-old CJ DeJohn was born with half a heart, but on Dec. 17, he showed Cleveland just how big a heart he really has when he became chief of police for a day and solved a crime that saved Christmas. – See more at: http://clevelandmagazine.blogspot.com/#sthash.Bi4U80Ad.dpuf

Santa Visits Harvey Rice Elementary School

Added on December 18, 2015

The Cleveland Police Foundation and 4th District escorted Santa Claus to Harvey Rice Elementary School on Tuesday to visit the Pre-K thru 3rd Grade students.

33rd Annual Cops and Kids Christmas Celebration

Added on December 18, 2015

The 33rd Annual Cops and Kids Christmas Celebration was once again held at Ronald Mcdonald House and hosted by retired C.P.D. Officer John Thomas.